Posted on 09/29/2004 9:00:38 PM PDT by DoctorZIn
The US media still largely ignores news regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran. As Tony Snow of the Fox News Network has put it, “this is probably the most under-reported news story of the year.” As a result, most American’s are unaware that the Islamic Republic of Iran is NOT supported by the masses of Iranians today. Modern Iranians are among the most pro-American in the Middle East. In fact they were one of the first countries to have spontaneous candlelight vigils after the 911 tragedy (see photo).
There is a popular revolt against the Iranian regime brewing in Iran today. I began these daily threads June 10th 2003. On that date Iranians once again began taking to the streets to express their desire for a regime change. Today in Iran, most want to replace the regime with a secular democracy.
The regime is working hard to keep the news about the protest movement in Iran from being reported. Unfortunately, the regime has successfully prohibited western news reporters from covering the demonstrations. The voices of discontent within Iran are sometime murdered, more often imprisoned. Still the people continue to take to the streets to demonstrate against the regime.
In support of this revolt, Iranians in America have been broadcasting news stories by satellite into Iran. This 21st century news link has greatly encouraged these protests. The regime has been attempting to jam the signals, and locate the satellite dishes. Still the people violate the law and listen to these broadcasts. Iranians also use the Internet and the regime attempts to block their access to news against the regime. In spite of this, many Iranians inside of Iran read these posts daily to keep informed of the events in their own country.
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This daily thread contains nearly all of the English news reports on Iran. It is thorough. If you follow this thread you will witness, I believe, the transformation of a nation. This daily thread provides a central place where those interested in the events in Iran can find the best news and commentary. The news stories and commentary will from time to time include material from the regime itself. But if you read the post you will discover for yourself, the real story of what is occurring in Iran and its effects on the war on terror.
I am not of Iranian heritage. I am an American committed to supporting the efforts of those in Iran seeking to replace their government with a secular democracy. I am in contact with leaders of the Iranian community here in the United States and in Iran itself.
If you read the daily posts you will gain a better understanding of the US war on terrorism, the Middle East and why we need to support a change of regime in Iran. Feel free to ask your questions and post news stories you discover in the weeks to come.
If all goes well Iran will be free soon and I am convinced become a major ally in the war on terrorism. The regime will fall. Iran will be free. It is just a matter of time.
DoctorZin
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Iran's conservative-dominated parliament is to try to unseat the country's Transport Minister on Sunday, a move President Mohammad Khatami predicted would only boost his reformist government's standing with the public. The impeachment bid was the latest effort to chip away at Khatami's authority by resurgent conservatives, who now control parliament as well as all the most powerful organs of state. It is the first censure motion against a Khatami official since conservatives won parliamentary polls in February. A motion against Roads and Transportation Minister Ahmad Khorram, filed early this month by 116 lawmakers, accused him of mismanagement, poor performance and inking a deal which, the supporters of the motion say, endangers the country's security. A simple majority in the 290-seat assembly is enough to remove the minister from office. But the President, a soft-spoken moderate cleric, said the impeachment would increase his government's popularity. Khorram has survived impeachment votes after a series of fatal air crashes, but hit more flak for a deal with Turkish consortium TAV to operate Tehran's new international airport. Khatami's conservative rivals have been gunning for Khorram as a way to undermine the President and his economic reforms aimed at opening up the Islamic Republic to foreign investment, one analyst said. "They want to paralyse the government by scaring foreign investors," said economic analyst Mohsen Faraji. The outcome of the Sunday's vote is uncertain. But analysts say hardliners, who enjoy a majority in the 290-seat parliament, would not have gone forward with the long-threatened impeachment drive without some assurance that they would prevail. |
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Middle Eastern American Convention for Freedom and Democracy to Hold Forum, Dinner on Oct. 1
Americans of Middle Eastern descent unite to support war on terror, denounce oppression and radicalism
On Friday, October 1, Americans of Middle Eastern descent will gather in Washington D.C., to show their support for the efforts to defeat terrorism and radicalism and to create a free and peaceful Middle East.
“At these dangerous and critical times, we want to provide a forum for all Middle Eastern Americans who support the United States in the war against terror and applaud the fact that the Middle East has one less tyrant after the fall of Saddam,” said Dr. Joseph Gebaily, the convention’s executive director. “As the primary victims of the prevailing intolerance in the Middle East, we strongly support the war on terrorism and efforts to promote democracy in all nations of the region.”
The convention will allow participants to exchange views and ideas with longtime veterans of the struggle against terrorism and tyranny. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the participants share a historic and deeply motivated allegiance to the United States and aspire to see a free and peaceful Middle East.
The convention includes a discussion forum from 5 to 6:30 p.m. that will address U.S. foreign policy, Iraq, Afghanistan, al-Qaeda, Arab Israeli conflict, Syria’s occupation of Lebanon, the genocide in Darfur, women’s rights, and democracy. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the discussion will continue over dinner. A representative from the Bush administration is expected to deliver a message from the President. Messages from Members of Congress will also be presented. Both the discussion forum and the dinner are open to the press.
The convention is sponsored by American associations from Arab, Kurd, Chaldo-Assyrian, Iranian, Sunni, Shia, Christian, Sudanese, Maronites, Mauritanian, Berber, Aramaic, Jewish, and other backgrounds, including:
Human rights and democracy organizations participating include:
Forum speakers include:
Dinner speakers include:
Who: Middle Eastern American Convention for Freedom and Democracy
What: Discussion forum and dinner
When: Friday, October 1, 2004
Forum, 5-6:30 p.m.
Dinner, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Wardman Park Marriott Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Contacts:
For convention background and forum speakers contact Professor Walid Phares
Phone: (202) 207-0188
Fax: (202) 207-0191
Email at Mideastoctober1@aol.com
For logistical and technical questions please contact Ms. Ramesh Separhad
Phone: 703-906-2671
Fax: (202) 318-0402
Email at Mideastoctober1@aol.com
I just received this from Freedom44...
"Here's the scoop.
Apparently Dr. Yazdi got on the air at Rang-a-Rang last night around midnight central time. When he first arrived he said that the session will be short because he has lots of preparations for leaving. He took three or four calls from "friends" possibily their own people at the studio, and all the sudden changed his mind about going.
The other channels have been slamming him non-stop for his actions.
That's all so far. Will let you know more when i find out more.
Thanks
Freedom44"
An enigma, wrapped in a mystery, wrapped in a strait jacket? Or just the regime up to the usual?
THAT GUY IS A REGIME AGENT, LIAR AND IDIOT. He thinks people of Iran are idiot as he and his colleagues are.
I never byu the lies the LA TV Channels sell.
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